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MOE begins investigations into BECE placement bribery allegations
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched investigations into allegations circulating on social media that placement into Aburi Girls’ Senior High School costs GH¢15,000.
In a statement issued in Accra on September 25, 2025, the Ministry said the claim, attributed to one Gertrude Adzo Borklo, appeared to be an attempt to create the false impression that the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Computerised School Placement System was for sale.
According to the Ministry, attempts to reach the author of the post have so far been unsuccessful, as her social media account was deactivated shortly after the publication.
It added that other anonymous accounts were amplifying similar falsehoods.
The Ministry noted that it was working with National Security, the Cyber Security Authority and other agencies to trace and investigate those behind the allegations.
It stressed that the BECE Computerised School Placement System is entirely free of charge and that no payment is required to access it.
The Ministry urged the public to provide information or evidence about anyone demanding money for school placements, including officials or third parties, through its dedicated hotlines, 054 154 8223 (Calls) and 024 490 8957 (WhatsApp).
It assured swift and decisive action against anyone found culpable and called for public support to protect the integrity and transparency of Ghana’s school placement system.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
